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BRANDING/MARKETING

BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Thankful For CRS ’25 Holiday Discount

November 25, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is thrilled to announce a one-day-only opportunity for attendees to save 10% on 3-Day Registrations

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Fox New Host Of ‘American Country Countdown’

November 25, 2024 kevincarter KPLX, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announced that, after an 18-year run as host of the popular Country music countdown show,

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K-Pop Superstar ROSÉ Signs With WCM

November 25, 2024 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a global administration deal with K-Pop superstar ROSÉ. Known as the lead vocalist

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Bedard Named EVP/Promo, Atlantic Music Group

November 25, 2024December 2, 2024 kevincarter Atlantic Music Group

• Brady Bedard has been named Executive Vice President, Promotion for Atlantic Music Group. Bedard joins the company following a

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The Pamal Programming Dept.

November 24, 2024December 1, 2024 kevincarter Pamal Broadcasting

• There has been a flurry of pre-Thanksgiving activity in the hallways of Pamal’s clusters in Rutland, VT and equally

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Agovino Tapped As VP At Tap

November 22, 2024 kevincarter Tap.co

• Audience On Tap, LLC (Tap) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Agovino as Vice President of Partnership

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Classic Rock/Classic Hits PD, Albuquerque

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 kevincarter American General Media, KABG, KIOT

• American General Media (AGM) Albuquerque now has a prime programming position open, as Sam Newton has resigned as PD

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Lara Dua-Swartz Named PD, WUGA/Athens, GA

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 kevincarter WUGA

• Lara Dua-Swartz is the newly named Program Director and Content Strategist for the University of Georgia’s NPR affiliate WUGA

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Nyren Upped To RVP, Adds Twin Cities To Chicago

November 21, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Congrats to Marv Nyren, who has served as VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Chicago since 2017, on his elevation to

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KIRO Legend Dave Ross Retiring After 47 Years

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 kevincarter Bonneville, KIRO-FM

• Bonneville’s 97.3 KIRO Newsradio/Seattle announced the impending retirement of one of the market’s most influential and trusted broadcasters, Dave

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BREAKING NEWS

Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026
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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026

October 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026

• The Radio Hall of Fame inducted its 2026 class of honorees Thursday evening, October 8, at the 2026 induction

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!

• Today, October 12, 2026, is a landmark day for Chick McGee, longtime co-host and “Sports Director” of the Westwood

OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent
AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent

October 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on OAB Hall Of Fame To Induct Phil & Brent
Drew Walker Expands Exponentially
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Drew Walker Expands Exponentially

October 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Drew Walker Expands Exponentially

LABEL LOVE

Executive Action At River House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House
Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
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Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clive’s Pre-Grammy Gala Lives On
Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES REUNIONS 

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

PROGRAMMING

Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!
CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy Half-Century, Chick McGee!
Drew Walker Expands Exponentially
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Drew Walker Expands Exponentially

October 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Drew Walker Expands Exponentially
Rodney’s SXM’s Show Goes Monthly
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Rodney’s SXM’s Show Goes Monthly

October 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodney’s SXM’s Show Goes Monthly
Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026
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Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026

October 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Inducts Class Of 2026
Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open
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Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gracies’ Call For Entries Now Open
WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday
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WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WLS Gets ‘Unwound’ Again On Sunday

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